Course Contents
Lesson 1: Choosing a Database
Illustrates the use of the online databases selection tool, also known as DIALINDEX, to help you locate the best databases for your search topic.
Note: We will use the DialogWeb interface for DIALINDEX since it is easy to use and can be used for free via the Web.
Lesson 2: Planning a Search Strategy
Discusses the use of search terms, truncation, and operators to formulate a search strategy.
Lesson 3: Using Classic Dialog Search Commands
Identifies the basic search commands and illustrates a Dialog search.
Lesson 4: Managing Search Results
Shows how to display, save, and print your search results.
Lesson 5: Refining a Search (Part 1)
Discusses tools and techniques to help you refine your searches.
Lesson 6: Refining a Search (Part 2)
Discusses how to make effective use of the Dialog Bluesheets, and introduces the EXPAND command to retrieve specific information.
Lesson 7: Wrapping-up the Course
Identifies other Dialog tools and training to help with your information needs.
Exercises throughout the course will reinforce material covered in the lessons, and help you to practice Dialog searching. To gain the most from the course, it is important to complete the practice exercises included with each lesson. Contact the if you have questions.
